Club F-Bass (Part III) - Page 14

puff father · #**261** 04-30-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic

Is it more that the knobs that push/pull feel different than those that don't, perhaps?

I think that is the case. My neck PU knob is stiffer than the bridge push/pull knob also. I have wondered about it too, but I guess I have just gotten used to it. Obviously not a "deal breaker" for me though. Love my BN5! <3 <3 <3

Al

thndrstk6 · #**262** 04-30-2009, 03:59 PM

I'm not sure what it could be. I know that all my knobs feel the same though.

BTW I got my first nick in my bass. Something accidentally fell on it. I was able to steam
out the dent but there was some other tiny damage to the soft part of the grain. I sanded
it and now I'm using some wipe on poly stuff the George suggested. It's working well.
There's only a small flat spot now. I'll post some before and after pix when it's done.

George Furlanet · #**263** 04-30-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by funkygeos

Hey guys, the neck pup vol knob on my BN5 is quite stiff compared to the rest of the knobs, are you guys experiencing this too? How can i smoothen the movement of the knob? Or is it a standard for neck vol knob to be stiffer compared to the rest? PLease help?

The single volume pots were a different manufacturer than the push-pull pots, so the action was a bit stiffer. I have since gone to similar feeling pots.

puff father · #**264** 04-30-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

I'm not sure what it could be. I know that all my knobs feel the same though.

BTW I got my first nick in my bass. Something accidentally fell on it. I was able to steam
out the dent but there was some other tiny damage to the soft part of the grain. I sanded
it and now I'm using some wipe on poly stuff the George suggested. It's working well.
There's only a small flat spot now. I'll post some before and after pix when it's done.

Noooooo! I wanted to put the first ding in her for you!

funkygeos · #**265** 04-30-2009, 08:35 PM

Thanks George for the info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Furlanet

The single volume pots were a different manufacturer than the push-pull pots, so the action was a bit stiffer. I have since gone to similar feeling pots.

firebass · #**266** 05-01-2009, 02:36 AM

Hi Jake,

The three switches are:

1: Piezo on/off
2: Preamp on/off (active/passive)
3: Master on/off

I really like the master on/off switch on my Fodera, so I asked George to fit one on my AC5. I'll get one put on my fiesta red VF5 too.

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Originally Posted by wolfbass1025

Hey Firebass, I don't know if you answered this question before but i was just looking at your redwood AC5, (which is stunning) and I noticed the 3 switches. What are they for? Lemme guess: one controls the rotation of the earth, one controls tsunami paths in SE Asia, and the third one is a remote control for Air force one?

firebass · #**267** 05-01-2009, 02:45 AM

DR Sunbeams on an AC? Mmmm, that's brave, especially if you've never tried it.

Are you going for the standard AC bridge or a metal one? Standard AC bridges aren't the easiest to adjust if you change your mind...

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Originally Posted by rabster

Thanks Firebass. It was great to have your insight on this bass. I went with a satin finish, 34" scale, and I'm having it strung with full core DR Sunbeams which is something I've never tired on an AC. Yes the top has some flame but not as much as yours. If you imagine where the bridge, pickup and neck will be the grain kind of flows with the whole thing. It's almost got a built in "burst" with the way the color changes. I will definitely keep you all posted on the progress.

rabster · #**268** 05-01-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by firebass

DR Sunbeams on an AC? Mmmm, that's brave, especially if you've never tried it.

Are you going for the standard AC bridge or a metal one? Standard AC bridges aren't the easiest to adjust if you change your mind...

I'm going with the standard bridge understanding that it is not easy to adjust. The nickle strings may very well generate a great response from the peizo due to the material and mass. We'll have to see.

So you ordered the fiesta eh? Good call, that's going to be killer!

Tom7 · #**269** 05-01-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by firebass

... I really like the master on/off switch on my Fodera, so I asked George to fit one on my AC5. I'll get one put on my fiesta red VF5 too.

Wow, what a GREAT idea. I wish I would have thought of that; I like the standby switch on my Fodera too.

tombowlus · #**270** 05-01-2009, 12:19 PM

My VF5 has arrived!

Pics and rants to follow...

Tom7 · #**271** 05-01-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

My VF5 has arrived!

Pics and rants to follow...

Uh oh, looks like I've got to change my weekend plans!

Dave Hill · #**272** 05-01-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

My VF5 has arrived!

Pics and rants to follow...

You hate it and want to immediately sell it for a moderate loss?

tombowlus · #**273** 05-01-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

Uh oh, looks like I've got to change my weekend plans!

Unfortunately, my weekend is pretty slammed, but I brought my BN4 and BN5 with me when I came back to the office after lunch, and I hope to play through them all at least briefly before I head home tonight (and off to a Cub Scout sleep over).

I did play it for a bit, unamplified, and let me tell you, this thing plays like a dream! It was still perfectly in tune, too.

Tom.

tombowlus · #**274** 05-01-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Hill

You hate it and want to immediately sell it for a moderate loss?

Not so much.

Vic · #**275** 05-01-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

My VF5 has arrived!

Pics and rants to follow...

Yeah, and folks, Tom's already been PM'ing me about the bass... I expect it'll be in the forsale forum soon. He's pretty disappointed with it.

bassjam · #**276** 05-01-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic

Yeah, and folks, Tom's already been PM'ing me about the bass... I expect it'll be in the forsale forum soon. He's pretty disappointed with it.

Im in!

tombowlus · #**277** 05-01-2009, 03:58 PM

Okay, I am in a rush, so I didn't have time to take a better photo (or crop it), but here's the proof!

The detailed A/B will follow, but so far, the comments about the VF5 being more aggressive and a tad more bright than the BN5, with the BN5 being a bit more smooth, are all on point.

firebass · #**278** 05-01-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabster

So you ordered the fiesta eh? Good call, that's going to be killer!

Not yet, there are some things that need to happen first....

puff father · #**279** 05-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Okay, I am in a rush, so I didn't have time to take a better photo (or crop it), but here's the proof!

The detailed A/B will follow, but so far, the comments about the VF5 being more aggressive and a tad more bright than the BN5, with the BN5 being a bit more smooth, are all on point.

Oh my! I'll probably toss and turn all night after seeing that pic! What a sweet looking pair!

Al

nuwavedc · #**280** 05-03-2009, 06:18 AM

I am considering several trade offers for BN-6s FS: Ken Smith BSR6EG Six String Elite Quilted Maple / Walnut Excellent
Does anyone here have a sound clip of a BN-6 they can share? I know on the BN-6 the pickups are in a different location then on my BN-5. I am curious how the BN-6 sounds in the upper registers, especially. Also can anyone comment on the comfort of the bass for a guy with small hands?

Thanks alot for any help.